SEARCH UNDER WAY FOR NEW COLLEGE OF ARTS DEANA search committee has been struck for the position of dean of the College of Arts. Chaired by Prof. Maureen Mancuso, provost and vice-president (academic), the committee consists of College of Biological Science dean Mike Emes; Prof. Serge Desmarais, acting chair of the Department of Psychology; Prof. Andrew Sherwood, Languages and Literatures; Prof. Karen Racine, History; Prof. Suzy Lake, Fine Art and Music; Susan Morrison, administrative assistant in the College of Arts dean's office; and Christian Casupanan, an undergraduate student in the BAS program.
FOOD BANK COLLECTION TOPS LAST YEAR'S TOTAL U of G students participating in Halloween's “Trick or Eat” event organized by Meal Exchange collected more than 26,000 pounds of food for the Guelph Food Bank, 10,000 pounds more than last year. In addition, the students raised more than $700 to help social service organizations in Guelph and the surrounding area.
CO-ORDINATOR SOUGHT FOR 2007 GUATEMALA SEMESTERApplications are invited for the position of co-ordinator of the winter 2007 Guatemala semester. The co-ordinator lives in Guatemala while leading the semester, teaches one or more courses and acts as a resource for about 20 students. The program is offered jointly with the University of Saskatchewan. Closing date for applications is Nov. 17. For more information, contact Prof. Kris Inwood, Economics, at kinwood@uoguelph.ca.
ART CENTRE FUNDRAISER SET The Macdonald Stewart Art Centre hosts its annual “Beyond the Frame” fundraiser Nov. 12. A wide range of artists have contributed works to the auction, which begins at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. for the pre-auction party. Tickets are $45 and are available at the art centre information desk and at the Framing and Art Centre. Advance, telephone and e-mail bids will also be accepted on the works, which are currently on exhibit at the art centre.
COME TO THE FAIRU of G's 31st annual Fair November, an exhibition and sale of fine Canadian crafts, runs Nov. 17 to 20 in the University Centre. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
U OF G TO HOST SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SUNDAYU of G is hosting Science and Engineering Sunday Nov. 13 to help high school students, parents, teachers and guidance counsellors learn more about the University's engineering and science programs. Displays and information sessions begin at 10 a.m. in Rozanski Hall, followed by tours and activities in various buildings on campus.
